TOKYO TRAVEL TIPS: 19 Things to Know Before YOU Go
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- Everything YOU need to know before you travel to Tokyo Japan. Tokyo is hi-tech and old school at the same time. ancient Shinto shrines next to giant skyscrapers. It feels like something out of a science fiction movie, particularly neighborhoods like Shibuya with it’s huge light up signs. Skyscrapers, robots, sumo, and the world’s busiest train stations, it’s an amazing place. Tokyo is one of Japan’s 47 prefectures and is composed of 23 wards, 26 cities, 5 towns, 8 villages. It’s technically not a city, but a metropolitan prefecture.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
00:00 - Introduction to Tokyo
00:27 - 1 - General Information about Tokyo
01:10 - 2 - Tokyo Orientation
01:58 - 3 - Getting in to Tokyo
03:10 - 4 - Getting Around Tokyo
05:51 - 5 - When to go to Tokyo (Weather)
07:42 - 6 - Language
09:00 - 7 - Money
11:23 - 8 - Eating in Tokyo
15:57 - 9 - Drinking Age
16:58 - 10 - Vending Machines in Tokyo
18:47 - 11 - Hotels (Where to stay in Tokyo?)
21:57 - 12 - Shopping in Tokyo
23:34 - 13 - Internet in Tokyo
24:46 - 14 - Smoking in Tokyo
25:32 - 15 - Where are the Trash Cans in Tokyo?
26:26 - 16 - Toilets in Tokyo
27:10 - 17 - Info Desks
27:45 - 18 - Rules in Tokyo
28:58 - 19 - More Tokyo videos!
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I was born and raised in Tokyo. Your research is amazing. A couple of things I do want to add as tips are ….
1. No refills on soft drinks at a restaurant unless you go to family restaurant and add a “drink bar” option. I remember taking my American husband to Ginza and went to this fancy café in summer time. He was was so thirsty he took this very fancy skinny glass of iced tea downed before I could finish my sentence, “there is no refills!”😂 so he had to ask for more water into this teeny tiny water glass. This poor waitress kept on coming back for more water so we ended up, asking her to leave a picture on the table which was about the size of a large glass in the U.S. so we ended up asking to refill the pitcher😂
2. Typically there is no assigned waitress for your table so you can grab any waiter and waitress to ask whatever you need.
3. In many public bathrooms, there is no device to dry your hands after you wash your hands, Japanese are trained to carry a bag of tissue papers and a hand towel ever since we are in a kindergarten. I remember that the teacher will give you warning for not having those items at school. You might want to go to ¥100 stores like Daiso or Cando to buy a hand towel or two. I promise it will come handy.
I hope everyone who will visit my hometown, will enjoy his /her stay. ❤❤❤
Thanks for the tips! Yeah. The no refills thing is rough! And I'm definitely one of those massive water drinkers too
and carry a bag to carry your own rubbish
I’m retired Air Force. Booked 4 nights at New Sanno Hotel for about $90 per night. Can’t wait. Thanks for all the advice. Getting 5 day East Rail pass.
Nice!
This is such a helpful video, thank you!
Finally! A channel with substance! Ty!
Well done, the best informative video I've watched about tokyo
Wow, thanks so much for the great info for my first visit to Tokyo !
Very helpful! Thank you!
Really helpful thank you! I'm headed to Tokyo & Kyoto in three weeks for my first time. Can't wait.
Great video ! !
THANK YOU!! Visiting Tokyo in March next year. Very helpful tips :)
I am more than ready to go to Japan. I want to take my kids there and show them the electric city wonderland
if you want to show them the electic city , you should go to Seoul or Shanghai
helpful for me
We're looking forward to seeing you guys! from🇯🇵😆
super useful, thank you
EXTREMELY helpful video! Thank you!
Thanks Psyclonus!
Amigo! Gracias!!! In Tokyo now for 4th day and this video has been amazingly helpful - and very very a accurate. Thank you very much.
Great video, very helpful. Thank you
Thanks so much Phurba!
Very useful video! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Saida
Wow👏👏. Very helpful video-thank you!
Thanks Brenda!
Hey Chris, thank you so much for a very informative vid…can’t wait to visit! Keep up the great work! Cheers
Thanks Helen!
Excellent clear video thank you for sharing.
Thanks asdf
I asked my son where does he want for his birthday vacation he chose Japan! We are so excited. Japan here we come 🎉
Sweet!
Such a thorough video, I loved it! Tokyo is definitely in my Top 5 of places to visit 😃
Thanks Kristina! This one took a bit of effort 😉
VERY helpful! Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Very informative thanks Chris!
Thanks Antonio!
Fantastic guide for everyone who is going to Japan.Grettings from Polish fan
This just hit my nostalgia. I was introduced to your channel from the japan videos. Been hooked ever since!
Right on No Filter!
Very timely video!! Love it!
Thanks Tennista!
Yeay! Topher is back. Love it. Thanks for the video even though I knew some of the stuffs from your older videos but it's great to see a refresh especially after the pandemic. I miss Japan, Topher and Yellow Productions on Japan. Good summery video on everything I had learned and almost forgot about it.
Thanks cofeetime!
Thank you give a lot of information. I have been watching you for years.
Thank You!
Excellent tips
Thanks Mar
Thanks for the tip bro, yo you got that swag tho my boy, 🔥 fit
Great video very helpful. I may need to rewatch when I end up going to Japan.
Thanks Garet!
Thanks for the great and helpful video. Going to Japan in early September so I’ll be saving this video and watching it again!
Sweet Sarah!
This is SO GOOD! THANK YOU!
Thank you 😉
Very informative, thank you
My pleasure Virgo!
This is so helpful!
Thanks Erik!
Wow! Sooo informative ❤🎉thank you!
My pleasure!
Awesome! Thank you for the information, pretty much is all that I really needed to know before to travel. 👍👍👏👏😊😊😍😍❤❤
Thanks Angy
No tipping! Love Japan!!!! Cost is clear when I go out then ❤ and employers responsible for their employees.
Agree me too I love Japan and I’m glad they do no tipping
Hands down the best video I’ve found on traveling to Tokyo. Thank you so much for this, I have been planning a 2 week trip to Japan for a little while now and I learned so much from this! I especially like that you film on site, super engaging and helpful to see what you’re referring to ❤
Right on! Thanks Christina!
@@YellowProductions You Are Amazing!!! I am planning a Trip there and I am Happy I came Across your video.
@@YellowProductions How Cute; Topher is with You.
Thanks for making these! Your videos are amazing and super informative! :)
Thanks Pink!
Thank you for your concise videos and tips on Japan. I will be adding this to a Japan Travel playlist to go over when I go to Japan in May of 2023. Very helpful!
Thanks Jade!
im also going in may!
I'm planning a Trip at the end of April. I'm happy I came across this.
Very informative, thank you! I am planning a first time trip and a little anxious.
Thanks Kay! I hope you enjoy your trip!
your videos are awesome thanks for sharing
Thanks Cynthia!
Hi Chris. Great info for the first timer and well season traveler to Japan. People here are very excited about Japan opening up to regular tourist. Take care and gave a wonderful weekend.
Thanks James! Yes. Japan opening up is quite exciting!
Haitai James Higa..Yeah!! Finally open.Aloha, Julie Higa
I love all of the information you give us! Tfs
Thanks Lyna!
Awesome useful vid
Thanks Rhys!
planning on going to japan in early April 2023 and I really appreciate videos like this to make me feel prepared, thank you so so much!
Thanks Taylor!
Haven't been to Jp for some time, good to see your update, Chris! (and also good to see Topher back)
Thanks Theobald!
Perfect video!
Thanks Ian!
I just got back from the city last weekend, loved every minute, only 7 nights 8 days, hoping to come back next year or the following year. I quickly learned about the trains quickly, learn from the rookie mistakes, I did have fun going off plan, Ill hopefully visit , watch videos like this. I stayed in a budget hotel Hotel Listel Shinjuku 15mins walk from the station, brilliant base
Got my trip booked for Feb, can't wait
Enjoy Tokyo Larry!
Wow beautiful place ❤️
I watched your Hawaii videos years back before I went the first time. And now here I am watching the Japan ones! You are amazing thank you!
Welcome back!
Honestly, the content provided by this person deserves support from those who agree with me??
Thinking to bring my family to japan this coming dec for Christmas! Thank you for your hard work
Awesome Chico!
Going in 7 months. Can't wait!!
This is very informative. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Great info. Just leaving Japan but I took notes for the next time. Thank you.
Awesome Peter
We’re going to Japan in July and have watched dozens of videos, this is by far the most informative one. Thank you!
Thanks Ray!
Going in January... hyped!!!
Sweet!
Now I want to go to Tokyo. Great video. Thanks
Thanks Shannon!
Just subscribed 🎉can’t wait to visit😎
Thanks Kawaii Tropix
So happy to have come across this video series! I'm heading to Tokyo late January 2023 and wanted to brush up on some tips for navigating the city better. Very well-thought-out video and helpful to say the least. I'll now be spending the next few days thumbing through the rest of your Tokyo catalog!
Awesome Jordan!
I'm going in mid January and little bit nervous 😓
Sounds great, I'll be going also around that time. Just brought my Suica card and will have it ready before I go.
Glad I came across this video too, visiting Japan for the first time late January
How was your trip?
Very informative, thank you. I'm heading to Tokyo Sep'23.Cheer.
Cheers Zane!
Many thanks for your tips! I wi go in september first time to Tokyo and I think they all will be usefull.
Thanks for this
My pleasure!
going for a few days, coming from Manila. very excited!! Doing my thorough research now
Enjoy your trip!
Good info bro😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Moving Slots!
Will be at Nikko Narita hotel in July. Thank you for the information.
I just wanted to say THANK YOU for all your wonderful tips and help videos for Tokyo. It help me out so much and do appreciate it all. I mainly stayed in Tokyo but took a couple of day trips out to Mount Fuji and Kamakura. Had a wonderful time, enjoyed every minute of it and don't know if and when I will ever be back but just wanted to thank you. Tips I learned for you I passed them on to my family and friends in my IG stories. I really appreciate it. And I will let people know if they go to Japan to watch your videos and what to expect. Thank you once again.
Awesome Adam... thank you very much!
@@YellowProductions You are welcome, thank you.
Useful, thanks
Thanks RamenGoated!
Thank You so much for this amazing video for a 1st ever international traveler. I will be flying into Japan in Summer 2024 so yes im excited to be visiting the country as a first time traveler to this country. This video really gave me a heads up....THANK YOU!!!!
Awesome! I hope you have a great trip!
Heading over for the first time next week - glad you mentioned CityMapper as I love that app (all Londoners use it) and it has Toyko in beta but looks like it will do the job!
new subscriber here. thanks for this vlog as it helps me to plan well on our soon first visit In Japan. Will definitely watch all your Japan vlogs for more details particularly when it comes to JR Pass and interesting places to roam around to.
Welcome aboard!
I followed your videos and explored Singapore, going to do the same with Tokyo!
i'm going to japan in august of 2023, staying there for 3 weeks. I'm so hyped for it!
Awesome Celine!
Yay! Your videos about NYC were so helpful. As we are planning a 2025 trip to Tokyo, Im thrilled to find this guide.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for your videos. Will visit Tokyo in November 2023. Regards from the Caribbean 🇵🇷
Awesome ValiantB!
Hey Chris, thanks for your video.... very insightful. I love it. Where is the traveling princess?
She was hanging out with Grandma when we shot this video 😉
Thank you!!! you are the best!!!
Glad it helped!
I'll be there Oct 15-31! so excited.
Awesome Andres!
Great video and info, Chris! I assume this video was pre-covid and pre-Travelling Princess. Can't wait till I go back to Japan; I'll definitely be checking out some of your videos before I go!
Hi Gord -- Yup. Recorded this Feb 2020 before the world collapsed. Waited for Japan to reopen before releasing
The best 👌
Thank you 🥰
Excellent video Chris! Well done on your new videos like this which will give prospective tourists plenty of up to date information now that Japan is open again to foreign tourists from 11th October 2022!
One comment: "Airport Limousine" not "Friendly Limousine" is the name of the airport transfer bus service. "Friendly" is a descriptor they have added (in recent years I think). The terms "Airport Limousine" and "Limousine Bus" are generic terms used by airport transfer services at almost every airport/city in Japan.
Thanks for the clarification Ken!
Much of Japan now charges for plastic shopping bags, so it might be a good idea to tuck a couple of reusable cloth bags into a pocket or handbag if you are shopping. Also, the restaurant situation has greatly improved smoking-wise as most places are non-smoking now. Izakayas still have smoking as you mentioned.
Since the Olympics, there is a lot more English signage in places, even in rural places like where I live.
Thanks for the additional tips Helen's
This is one of the most informative, user friendly, and accessible travel videos I've seen. Enormously helpful for someone that feels like information about Tokyo is like drinking water from a fire hydrant. Thank you.
Thanks Wadi!
My girls are there right now!!! Just sent them this video!! Such great and useful advice ❤🇯🇵
So cool!
Thanks again Chris for all your VERY helpful videos on Japan. We met briefly a week or two ago at SHIBUYA Crossing. I am from Canada.
Too bad the Robot Restaurant is still closed! Again, excellent work, thanks.
Very cool M J! Thanks for saying hi the other day in Shibuya!
Chris, one video "idea" I have for you relates to live MUSIC. Small clubs with working musicians. Local musicians! Any genre.
I hit the excellent network of JAZZ clubs throughout Tokyo, Sapporo, Hiroshima, etc. Very vibrant jazz scene in Japan. Better than the USA!! Really.
Or various types of music rock, pop etc. Club Alfie in Tokyo is a good start for experimental music.
Leaving for Japan on Monday
Thank you🤣
Enjoy your trip Olan!
Thank you for pointing out that Tokyo is like a state with multiple cities.
MORE GREAT ADVICE THANKS
Thanks Linda!
Super cool video! YP4L!
Thank for all the Tips! We have a layover in Narita. We are thinking about ditching our final destination. Do you know if we can do that?
Thank you for this information.
I'm planning going to Japan in March or April, I'm from Central America so spring sounds better in regards of temperature, but I don't know if going in April or March
Every time I see Tokyo it reminds me of one of my favorite movies: Lost in Translation and it’s famous line “For relaxing times, make it Suntory time.” Nice whiskey, btw, and it pares beautifully with an A5 wagyu steak.
Tokyo is a truly dizzying metropolis.
Great video, Chris.
I love Lost in Translation!